Ilsan Lake Park () is a city park in Janghang-dong,

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History and layout

Ilsan Lake Park was opened on 4 May 1996 with a total space of approximately . It was constructed over a period of about 3 years (from Jan 1993 to Dec 1995). The lake's surface area is approximately and is reportedly the largest artificial lake in Asia. The park was designed to provide natural-looking spaces for outdoor recreation in an urban area that is isolated from natural water and trees.

Features

Ilsan Lake Park is divided into two parts by Dal-ma-ji island () which is located in the middle of the lake. The northern part is built around a real natural lake with much of the original plant growth retained. The southern part is an artificial lake with many

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and fountains. There is an octagonal pavilion on Dal-ma-ji island called "Wal-pa-jung" (). In the middle of the park, there is the Go-sa fountain () which spouts over 10 m high during the daytime in the summer. Also in the middle of the park, there is Han-ul square (), which is occasionally used for rollerblade contests or by a skateboarding club. There are several recreational facilities, such as a promenade road, bicycle path, inline skating, walking, and jogging trails that encircle the lake. Ilsan Lake Park also features a large variety of wild flowers and plants, such as

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and botanical gardens. It is the venue for the annual

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References

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